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Pedestrian struck by Metra train in Downers Grove
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Downers Grove Thursday afternoon.
CHICAGO - A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Downers Grove Thursday afternoon.
At about 5:50 p.m., Downers Grove police responded to the area of Main Street and the BNSF Railroad crossing for a report of a person struck by a train.
According to preliminary information from police, a man was walking on foot on the railroad tracks between Main and Washington Streets when he was struck by a Metra commuter train.
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He was pronounced dead at the scene.
If anyone has information on this incident, you are asked to contact the Metra Media Relations at (312)-322-6776.